Thanks, DC. That reminds me... I'm overdue for a hot sauce run. Mercy, this stuff was like the acid dripping through the decks of the space freighter in "Alien." And I loved every drop. Need more.

* Erin in Liverpool writes, ďHi Bob ó I was in Baldwinsville last week with my Dad at their public library picking up some books for a school project. We drove by Johnny Angelís and they posted a sign saying they were closed for the winter but planned to re-open when the weather is warmer. I hope this clears up any confusion.Ē

Thanks, Erin. Thereís been a lot of buzz about this.

* Gene from Auburn writes, ďBob ó I was able to get in both Chiliís and Kohlís today and the opening of both is early in March. Kohlís will have a soft opening the first week of March followed a week later by the formal opening. Chiliís will open soon after. Thought you might put this in your blog for people in this area who are wondering when both are opening at Fingerlakes Crossing.Ē

Thanks, Gene! More from the Auburn area:

* Josh Stone writes, "Is there anything new coming to the Fingerlakes Mall? The mall is turning into a ghost town. I thought the new owner was supposed to be spending some cash on improvements. The back parking lot was never improved like we were told it would be, the hotel hasn't been built and, in fact, all signage referring to it is gone, and there are no new stores. Help us out. We are wanting improvements and more stores."

Hmmm, interesting. A ghost town? I haven't been inside the mall in a bit, so this surprises me. Anyone else want to fill me in while I do some checking? Is the hotel a no-go? Are we seeing vacancies increasing, even with the celebrated Bass Pro Shops booming?

* Jim Choyke writes, "Enjoy your column very much. Anything new about Target and Kohl's near Camillus? Also, I live two streets from the old Plainville inn. Anything new about who's coming there?"

Negative on the latter. The old-Plainville Turkey Farm/Top of the Hill resturant space has been a mystery after being sold a few weeks back.

Target is on target for Fairmount Fair and under construction, looking for a fall opening. Kohl's hasn't made a commitment to the Camillus area yet, but look for it in either Fairmount or the Cameron Group development, should that build on Hinsdale Road.